General Information

Job Advert Title

Manufacturing Engineer

Location

Ireland

Function/Business Area

Manufacturing

Employment Class

Permanent

Description

Manufacturing Engineer

About Astellas

Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com.

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?

We seek individuals who thrive in dynamic settings, embrace innovation, and contribute to meaningful patient impact.

Location and Working Environment

This position is 100% onsite in Tralee, Ireland.

Purpose & Scope
• Responsible for installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of biologics manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards while supporting process improvements and equipment performance optimization.

Role and Responsibilities
• Provide daily technical equipment support and troubleshooting.
• Develop procedures and training to improve equipment operation.
• Lead technical problem solving and process improvement initiatives.
• Support validation protocol development and execution.
• Contribute to lean manufacturing and cross-functional alignment.
• Gain expertise in aseptic filling and lyophilization systems.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in biologics/pharmaceutical manufacturing and GMP environments.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with aseptic filling and lyophilization processes.
• Strong collaboration, communication and problem-solving skills.

What awaits you at Astellas?
• Global collaboration with life-science leaders.
• Impactful work that improves patient outcomes.
• Innovation-driven environment.
• Supportive culture focused on growth.

Our Organizational Values and Behaviors
• Impact
• Innovation
• Integrity
• One Astellas
• Accountability
• Courage
• Sense of Urgency
• Outcome Focus

Benefits

Career | Astellas

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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